Water Density Of 998.2 Kg/M³ And Viscosity Of 0.001002 ✓ Solved

Water (density of 998.2 kg/m3 and a viscosity of 0.001002

Water (density of 998.2 kg/m3 and a viscosity of 0.001002 Pa s) flows through a piping system into an open reservoir. The internal diameter of the pipe is 5 cm. If the gauge pressure at point 1 is 75 kPa, calculate the elevation difference between the inlet and free surface in the reservoir for which a flow rate of 36 m3/h can be maintained. Neglect frictional losses.

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The scenario presented involves fluid mechanics principles to determine the elevation difference between the inlet of a pipe and the free surface of an open reservoir. Given the characteristics of the fluid, such as its density and viscosity, along with the flow rate and gauge pressure, we can apply the Bernoulli equation to establish the relationship needed to calculate the elevation difference.

Understanding the Problem

The system uses water as a working fluid with a density (ρ) of 998.2 kg/m3 and a viscosity (µ) of 0.001002 Pa.s. The internal diameter (D) of the pipe is 5 cm, equivalent to 0.05 m. The flow rate (Q) is given as 36 m3/h, which converts to 0.01 m3/s (36 m3/h / 3600 s/h).

Using the Continuity Equation

Firstly, we need to determine the velocity (V) of the water flowing through the pipe using the Equation of Continuity:

Q = A * V

Where A is the cross-sectional area of the pipe, calculated as:

A = π(D/2)2 = π(0.05/2)2 = π(0.025)2 ≈ 0.001964 m2

Now substituting the flow rate into the continuity equation gives:

0.01 = 0.001964 * V → V ≈ 5.09 m/s

Applying Bernoulli's Equation

According to Bernoulli's equation for steady, incompressible flow without friction losses, we can write the equation as follows:

P1 + 0.5ρV2 + ρgh1 = P2 + 0.5ρV2 + ρgh2

Assuming atmospheric pressure at point 2 (P2 = 0), we have:

75,000 Pa + 0.5(998.2)(5.09)2 + 998.2gh1 = 0 + 0.5(998.2)(0) + 998.2gh2

Rearranging yields:

75,000 + 0.5(998.2)(25.9081) + 998.2gh1 = 998.2gh2

75,000 + 0.5(998.2)(25.9081) = 998.2g(h2 - h1)

Calculating the Components

Calculating the kinetic energy term:

0.5 998.2 25.9081 ≈ 12948.98 Pa

So now we have:

75,000 + 12948.98 = 998.2g(h2 - h1)

Let's set g = 9.81 m/s2.

Thus,

75,000 + 12948.98 = 998.2 * 9.81(h2 - h1)

87,948.98 ≈ 9791.382(h2 - h1)

Calculating for the height difference (h2 - h1):

h2 - h1 ≈ 87,948.98 / 9791.382 ≈ 8.97 m

Conclusion

Therefore, the elevation difference between the inlet and the free surface in the reservoir that can maintain a flow rate of 36 m3/h is approximately 8.97 m. This calculation assumes ideal conditions without accounting for energy losses due to friction or other factors.

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